Helen Stanton of Forum Books in Corbridge offers her pick of the new cookbooks serving up summer themes of seasonal...
Jack Catheral, head chef at Longsands Fish Kitchen, Tynemouth, works within walking distance of North Shields Fish Quay, where he...
After a beautiful February when I dusted the moths off my denim (almost) mini-skirt, today, at the back end of May, it’s so cold I can barely think straight. Mark, who is taking over our Kitchen Garden, has planted rhubarb and gooseberries in the raised beds and last year’s chard...
With new season lamb just around the corner, it has to star in my recipe this month. The topside of...
Helen Stanton, owner of Forum Books in Corbridge, offers her pick of the month’s best books for foodies Vegan Dairy...
Carrying on with my theme of great tasting, hearty food that also represents really good value for money, here is my favourite cut of pork, which is also so quick and easy. Perfect for a midweek meal! Pork shoulder steaks with red onion and dry cider Author: Simon Osborne, Blagdon...
Whisper it – spring is here (maybe). The birds are chirping away like there’s no tomorrow and our customers have...
Spicy shrimp Scotch egg with Sriracha mayonnaise Author: Jack Catheral Serves: 4 Ingredients 4 eggs 1 large shallot, diced 250g...
It’s a really exciting time to be in the restaurant. The team is firing on all cylinders and I’ve just put the finishing touches to the latest menu. My passion for this place is still growing every day, even after six years, and I’m excited to keep our great start...
With Simon Osborne, Blagdon Farm Shop For my first Appetite column, I’m celebrating the season with produce which is easy...
Happy New Year! I hope you had a great break over Christmas and Santa was good to you. We had...
As I write this on a mild January day, I’m beginning to wonder where winter is this year. Maybe it will beat me to the publication of this column, but it’s been so mild up to now, we don’t really know ourselves here. Certainly, we are making the most of...
